Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Heights Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $500 (43 Rentals)

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WJM Cedar Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

WJM Cedar Apartments

14214 Cedar RdCleveland, OH 44118
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2185 Edgewood Rd, Unit 3

2185 Edgewood Rd
Cleveland HeightsOH44118

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3342 Desota Ave

Cleveland HeightsOH44118
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Essex-Morley Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Essex-Morley Apartments

3435 Superior Park DrCleveland Heights, OH 44118
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Barclay Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Barclay Apartments

3436-3440 Superior Park DrCleveland Heights, OH 44118
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Country Club Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Country Club Apartments

3290 Warrensville Center RdShaker Heights, OH 44122
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Fairway-Marchmont Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairway-Marchmont Terrace

3310 Warrensville Center RdShaker Heights, OH 44122
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Colton House Golf View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colton House Golf View

3363 Warrensville Center RdBeachwood, OH 44122
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Aristocrat Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aristocrat Apartments

3311 Warrensville Center RdShaker Heights, OH 44122
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property at 2176 Edgewood Rd

2176 Edgewood Rd

Cleveland HeightsOH44118
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Uptown Shaker
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Shaker

3341-3351 Warrensville CtrShaker Heights, OH 44122
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2868 Noble Rd
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2868 Noble Rd

2868 Noble RdCleveland Heights, OH 44121
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University Heights, Cleveland, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Heights area of Cleveland, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Brookline Gardens priced from $875. Masonic Towers Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,030. Here are the most affordable University Heights apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brookline Gardens1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
Masonic Towers Apartments1621 Lee Rd-41BR,1BA$1,030
Heights Garden ApartmentsHeights Garden: 1 Bed 1 Bath - Premium1BR,1BA$1,050
Kensington Place Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,105
The Hiatus0BStudio,1BA$1,299
Uptown ShakerFebruary 2025 Move In Special1BR,1BA$1,300
The Concord ApartmentsOne Bedroom Step Down1BR,1BA$1,315
Huntington Green ApartmentsGarden 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,340

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Heights, OH

As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Heights area is the $2.12 price per square foot 3 bedroom 2 Bath Type E Model at Atrium in The Village in the in the Bexley Park neighborhood starting from $4,300. The second greatest value University Heights apartment is the 1621 Lee Rd-4 Model at Masonic Towers Apartments starting at $1,030 with a $0.69 price per square foot in the Coventry Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Atrium in The Village3 bedroom 2 Bath Type E3BR,2BA$2.12
Masonic Towers Apartments1621 Lee Rd-41BR,1BA$0.69
Beachwood ApartmentsC72BR,2BA$1.50
3250 Clarendon Rd, Unit 2nd Floor3250 Clarendon Rd2BR,1BA$1.07
Uptown ShakerFebruary 2025 Move In Special3BR,2BA$1.67
2205 Edgewood Rd, Unit 2nd2205 Edgewood Rd2BR,1BA$1.11
Uptown ShakerFebruary 2025 Move In Special1BR,1BA$1.55
Brookline Gardens1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.22
Heights Garden ApartmentsHeights Garden: 1 Bed 1 Bath - Premium1BR,1BA$1.50
Kensington Place Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.92

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Heights, Cleveland, OH

Ranked #77

Among neighborhoods in Cleveland, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Cleveland. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the University Heights Neighborhood in Cleveland, OH

Walk Score®

77 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

14 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Heights is under $1,340.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Heights?

The cheapest apartment in University Heights is Brookline Gardens which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in University Heights costs $3,159.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Heights?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in University Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in University Heights?

Cheap apartments in University Heights have an average cost of $322 which is $2,837 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Heights.

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